Artist Factfile

Justin Timberlake

With his Neptunes-produced beats and enthusiastic hip thrusts, Justin Timberlake is one of the most respected R&B-pop dons.

From:

Memphis, Tennessee, America

It All Began…

In 1993 when JT became a Mouskiteer on The Mickey Mouse Club. When the TV show stopped in1995 he formed boy band ‘N Sync before going solo in 2002.

Awards:

Currently over 20 for his solo work, including 2 Grammys, 2 Brits and a MOBO.

When Not Making Music:

He has two restaurants (LA’s Chi and New York’s Destino’s), runs record label JayTee, acts in films and has his own clothing line, William Rast.

He Said It:

In 2004 after ripping Janet Jackson’s top and revealing her breast during a Super Ball performance, JT said, “Sorry if anyone was offended by the wardrobe malfunction.”

Did You Know?

His middle name is Randall, after his father and he’s nicknamed Trouser Snake for, erm, obvious reasons.

Love Interests:

Britney Spears was his childhood sweetheart and he’s been dating actress Cameron Diaz for the last four years.

Mad But True:

Justin liked Black Eyed Peas ‘Where Is The Love?’ so much he wanted to perform it on tour. The Peas refused but said he could perform on their tour whenever he fancied.

Big Track:

2002’s Neptunes-produced ‘Like I Love You’ (Jive)

Justin's website